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Game of Crimes

Host Steve "Murph" Murphy (retired DEA Agent, featured in NARCOS on Netflix) takes you inside the most intense and fascinating true crime stories in the world. Real life tales from the most notorious cases everyone knows and some you"ve probably never heard of (until now) from those who broke the law and those who were sworn to enforce it. Murph asks the questions and gets into the true stories from the real life players in the biggest, baddest, most dangerous game of all -- the Game of

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44:50

171: : Part 1 – John Doe (hidden identity) – USMC...

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2024/11/18

Murph welcomes John Doe (not his real name), a veteran of the US Marine Corps, local cop, Massachusetts State Trooper, and retired DEA Special Agent. John worked extensively as an international undercover agent with DEA, and he continues to receive death threats. John shares his experiences in undercover drug enforcement operations, detailing the complexities of international drug trafficking, particularly in relation to Operation Titan. He discusses the challenges faced during undercover

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80:24

170: : Part 2 – Mike Denton – US Army Paratrooper...

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2024/11/12

Murph welcomes Mike Denton, a decorated and wounded military veteran, and Orlando police officer. Mike shares his experiences in the US Army, being a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Chosen Company, and his 15-month deployment to Afghanistan. They discuss the Battle of Wanat that was covered in the book, “The Chosen Few” by Gregg Zoroya. Mike highlights the complexities of military operations, the importance of leadership, and the emotional toll of war on soldiers. Mike shares harrowing

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64:58

170: : Part 1 – Mike Denton – US Army Paratrooper...

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2024/11/11

Murph welcomes Mike Denton, a decorated and wounded military veteran, and Orlando police officer. Mike shares his experiences in the US Army, being a member of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, Chosen Company, and his 15-month deployment to Afghanistan. They discuss the Battle of Wanat that was covered in the book, “The Chosen Few” by Gregg Zoroya. Mike highlights the complexities of military operations, the importance of leadership, and the emotional toll of war on soldiers. Mike shares harrowing

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61:20

169: : Part 2 – William “Bill” Matthews – US Navy...

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2024/11/05

Murph welcomes another old friend, William “Bill” Matthews, to the Game of Crimes. Bill is a US Navy veteran and a retired DEA agent. He discusses how his family history influenced his law enforcement career, highlighting the impact of drug-related issues on his decision. Bill shares his experiences as a new agent working with the Los Angeles Police Department, working in the DEA Special Operations Division, his overseas assignment in Brazil, and returning to the US where he moved up through the

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59:53

169: : Part 1 – William “Bill” Matthews – US Navy...

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2024/11/04

Murph welcomes another old friend, William “Bill” Matthews, to the Game of Crimes. Bill is a US Navy veteran and a retired DEA agent. He discusses how his family history influenced his law enforcement career, highlighting the impact of drug-related issues on his decision. Bill shares his experiences as a new agent working with the Los Angeles Police Department, working in the DEA Special Operations Division, his overseas assignment in Brazil, and returning to the US where he moved up through the

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60:23

168: : Part 2, Earl Cowan - Police Chief, Swinomish...

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2024/10/29

This week, Murph talks with Earl Cowan, a former police officer at the University of Central FL, and now the Chief of Police for the Swinomish Tribe in northern Washington state. While recounting some humorous law enforcement stories, they discuss the complexities of tribal law enforcement, including the authority and jurisdiction of tribal police, the importance of collaboration with local and federal law enforcement agencies, and the unique challenges faced by indigenous communities, particularly

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51:41

168: : Part 1, Earl Cowan – Police Chief, Swinomish...

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2024/10/28

This week, Murph talks with Earl Cowan, a former police officer at the University of Central FL, and now the Chief of Police for the Swinomish Tribe in northern Washington state. While recounting some humorous law enforcement stories, they discuss the complexities of tribal law enforcement, including the authority and jurisdiction of tribal police, the importance of collaboration with local and federal law enforcement agencies, and the unique challenges faced by indigenous communities, particularly

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60:13

167: : Part 2, Greg Kading – LAPD cold case homicide...

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2024/10/22

Murph welcomes Greg Kading, a seasoned Los Angeles law enforcement professional with a 25-year career, to discuss the infamous murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. They discuss the various theories, the involvement of law enforcement, the role of gangs, the personal toll of the investigations on those involved, and the cultural implications of gangster rap. The episode balances serious topics with humor, showcasing the camaraderie and stories that come from a life in law enforcement.

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58:22

167: : Part 1, Greg Kading – LAPD cold case homicide...

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2024/10/21

Murph welcomes Greg Kading, a seasoned Los Angeles law enforcement professional with a 25-year career, to discuss the infamous murders of Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls. They discuss the various theories, the involvement of law enforcement, the role of gangs, the personal toll of the investigations on those involved, and the cultural implications of gangster rap. The episode balances serious topics with humor, showcasing the camaraderie and stories that come from a life in law enforcement.

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59:04

166: Part 2: Pete Charette – The French Connection,...

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2024/10/15

Murph welcomes back Pete Charette, a former law enforcement officer with a rich history in undercover operations. Pete details his experiences in various undercover operations, including the pivotal roles he played in the real French Connection, and the infamous Southern Comfort operation, one of the largest cocaine conspiracy cases in U.S. history. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the drug war and the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating drug

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56:11

166: Part 1: Pete Charette – The French Connection,...

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2024/10/14

Murph welcomes back Pete Charette, a former law enforcement officer with a rich history in undercover operations. Pete details his experiences in various undercover operations, including the pivotal roles he played in the real French Connection, and the infamous Southern Comfort operation, one of the largest cocaine conspiracy cases in U.S. history. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of the drug war and the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating drug

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63:43

165: Part 2: Nick Koumalatsos – A troubled youth led...

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2024/10/08

Murph interviews Nick Koumalatsos, a former combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Raiders, and now a successful entrepreneur and personal coach. Nick talks about his life as a gang member at a young age, how he overcame that attraction, and what led him to the USMC. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, the importance of personal responsibility and development, as well as the power of belief in oneself to overcome adversity and achieve success. Nick emphasizes the need

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60:35

165: Part 1 – Nick Koumalatsos – A troubled youth led...

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2024/10/07

Murph interviews Nick Koumalatsos, a former combat veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps Raiders, and now a successful entrepreneur and personal coach. Nick talks about his life as a gang member at a young age, how he overcame that attraction, and what led him to the USMC. He discusses the challenges of transitioning to civilian life, the importance of personal responsibility and development, as well as the power of belief in oneself to overcome adversity and achieve success. Nick emphasizes the need

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73:22

164: Part 2: Matt Addington – From college soccer...

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2024/10/01

Murph brings in his old friend Matt Addington, a retired DEA agent who was a college soccer star. They share humorous and outrageous stories, and highlight the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of DEA's operations on drug cartels worldwide. Matt discusses his DEA career in multiple locations, including south FL, Op. Snow Cap, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, other locales, and with the CIA. Going into his life-after-DEA, Matt offers

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61:12

164: Part 1: Matt Addington – From college soccer...

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2024/09/30

Murph brings in his old friend Matt Addington, a retired DEA agent who was a college soccer star. They share humorous and outrageous stories, and highlight the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement, the importance of teamwork, and the impact of DEA's operations on drug cartels worldwide. Matt discusses his DEA career in multiple locations, including south FL, Op. Snow Cap, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, other locales, and with the CIA. Going into his life-after-DEA, Matt offers

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67:29

163: Part 2: Steve Kramer - FBI attorney who helped...

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2024/09/24

Murph welcomes Steve Kramer, a retired FBI attorney with a rich background in law enforcement and legal practice. They discuss Kramer's journey into law, the significance of DNA in criminal investigations, and the evolution of genetic genealogy as an investigative tool. Steve Kramer discusses the intricate details of the Golden State Killer case, highlighting the evolution of the killer's crimes, the role of DNA and genetic genealogy in solving cold cases, and the emotional impact on victims and

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53:32

163: Part 1: Steve Kramer - FBI attorney who helped...

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2024/09/23

Murph welcomes Steve Kramer, a retired FBI attorney with a rich background in law enforcement and legal practice. They discuss Kramer's journey into law, the significance of DNA in criminal investigations, and the evolution of genetic genealogy as an investigative tool. Steve Kramer discusses the intricate details of the Golden State Killer case, highlighting the evolution of the killer's crimes, the role of DNA and genetic genealogy in solving cold cases, and the emotional impact on victims and

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67:17

162: Part 2: Jamie McBride– One of LAPD’s finest and...

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2024/09/17

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings. They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for professionalism in law enforcement. Jamie also tells how he became involved in the TV and movie industry,

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47:49

162: Part 1: Jamie McBride – One of LAPD’s finest and...

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2024/09/16

Murph interviews Jamie McBride, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. They discuss Jamie's background growing up in a troubled family, his career in law enforcement, some of the challenges and highlights of working in different Divisions, and his involvement in officer-involved shootings. They talk about the importance of unions in supporting police officers and the need for professionalism in law enforcement. Jamie also tells how he became involved in the TV and movie industry,

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69:16

161: Part 2: Giovanni Rocco - Working undercover and...

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2024/09/10

Murph interviews Giovanni Rocco, a 27-year veteran of law enforcement in Hudson County, New Jersey. Rocco shares stories from his time working undercover with the DEA and FBI, and discusses his book “Giovanni's Ring: My Life Inside the Real Sopranos.” Rocco was able to infiltrate the DeCavalcante mafia family. Some believe the TV series “The Sopranos” was based on this crime family. Rocco describes the emotional challenges of developing relationships with criminals while maintaining his loyalty

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